Green technology

Clean and green:
http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/Content?oid=887945

Wiki-what?

A good application of a Wiki in the classroom.
http://www.southerngazette.ca/index.cfm?sid=200995&sc=385

Rethinking Computers in the Classroom

It's about integration, not just having the equipment.
http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/dec2008/tc20081215_371267.htm?chan=top+news_top+news+index+-+temp_top+story

Teacher's lessons enhanced with podcasts

So can yours!
http://www.nj.com/independentpress/index.ssf/2008/12/summit_teachers_lessons_enhanc.html

iPod technology applied at library

Smart!
http://www.sunnewspapers.net/articles/pnnews.aspx?NewsID=428348&a=newsarchive2/121508/ch2.htm&pnpg=0

Top 10 Gadget Gifts

Give the gift of technology:

http://www.pjstar.com/business/x420257883/Give-the-gift-of-technology

Teacher Throws Fit; Linux Is NOT Free and Holds Children Back

An interesting twist on the traditionally lopsided debate! I personally agree that we need to blend the classic with current/emerging, be it technology or curriculum, to best prepare our students for the real world. But this begs the question: where do we draw that line and who really has the final word on what constitutes a best practice?
http://www.osnews.com/thread?339906

Technology assists DI and ELL

Great ideas:
http://www.coloradoan.com/article/20081211/NEWS01/812110340/1002/CUSTOMERSERVICE02

21st Century Smart Classrooms

A model example of science classroom integration:
http://www.wickedlocal.com/wayland/news/education/x415871530/Bringing-classrooms-into-21st-century

NH school district adopts brave technology plan

Quite ambitious!

http://www.citizen.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081210/GJNEWS02/712109817/-1/CITNEWS

Pay Attention

"Always something new to learn"

A great perspective on integration:
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2008/dec/08/staying-sharp/

Are cheap flash drives a key to reducing paper?

Up for discussion!
http://education.zdnet.com/?p=1987

Big (white) boards, big plans

Still toying with the idea of a Mimio? Read this!

http://www.newsok.com/big-boards-big-plans/article/feed/26964

USD 452 Technology Plan Presentation

Digital Natives - Vicky Tuck: Educating the digital natives

Must-read. She makes a very good point - will you read even a mere 750 words?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/3567690/Vicky-Tuck-Educating-the-digital-natives.html

KSU's A Vision of Students Today - How are YOU communicating with your students?

Food for thought. Take five minutes to look at this short film made by students at Kansas State University.

Destructive virus turns up on Facebook

In case you have a Facebook account, here is something you should read:

http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSTRE4B37LV20081204

Ads on tests add up for teacher

Wow.

Seriously, wow.

We could debate this all day. This is not your classic TTT topic, but it was worth sharing as the debate deals directly with the concept of relevancy and our quest to attain it with Technology Integration.

Here's the link: http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2008-12-01-test-ads_N.htm

The Classroom Web Page: A Must-Have in 2008

I'd like to share a link I'd like everyone to read and consider:

The Classroom Web Page: A Must-Have in 2008 - http://www.edutopia.org/classroom-web-page

We have solutions to make our own and soon I will share more but for now, it's a great place to start the discussion.

Welcome!

Greetings, fellow USD 452 Staff!

My blog will be the center for all topics related to Technology Integration in our district. Here you will be able to find archives of messages I've sent, discussions we've had (and hopefully will continue to have!) as well as VERY helpful resources, all with one, common goal: Facilitate the Integration of Technology into the USD 452 Classrooms to help us better strive for educational excellence for a lifetime of learning.

Feel free to post replies to any other posts. Also please feel free to post NEW posts if you have questions. The idea is we can all share in and benefit from the BIG discussion!

Thanks and see you in cyberspace...

Mr. Janes